Crunch Monday meeting for live music may be too late for Electric Picnic

The Government is under increasing pressure to reopen live events after Dr Tony Holohan said outdoor events like Electric Picnic would not raise concerns if the attendees were fully vaccinated Picture: Mark Stedman/RollingNews.ie

Denis Desmond, managing director of music promoters MCD has warned that next Monday will be too late for a decision to be made about Electric Picnic.

A showdown meeting will now take place next Monday between the live events industry representatives and the government to decide on the sector's reopening.